McKenzie Prendergrass

McKenzie Pendergrass

Social Media Editor, Verywell

Expertise

Social Media

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Highlights

Experience

McKenzie's spark for social media and audience engagement began in journalism school. Her career started at Meredith Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, working for various magazines and websites, including Better Homes and Gardens, Shape, Fitness, and more. Then she moved to New York City where she later became a full-time social media editor for Insider, leading her team across various platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok. McKenzie joined Verywell in October 2020 with a passion for providing family with vital information during the pandemic.

About Verywell Fit

Verywell Fit, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, nutrition and fitness destination that provides science-backed information and tools to empower people to take realistic steps towards a healthier life. We reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Fit content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

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